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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 901.13 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 901.13 and 276.21 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 901.13 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/901.13 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 901.13 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 248,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,899.74/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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